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Your car has a small purge valve that controls the venting of fumes from the fuel tank as these fumes build up inside, particularly when you are refueling the car with gas. The EVAP system prevents fuel vapors from the...

Hi Aaron. Thanks for contacting us today. A vibration like you are describing can be caused by a tire/wheel that is out of balance (which can happen even with new tires), a bent wheel, or if the vibration stops suddenly...

There is a lot of memory lost when you change the battery. The radio might need to be re-coded and the power windows and sun roof may not work correctly until you do a re-set. The car may also not...

Hi there. Completing a compression or pressure test might help diagnose the source of your problem, but I would suspect if you're not finding a leak, that the issue is a blown head gasket. Two ways of determining if this...

On many vehicles, the door panel does not need to be removed to replace the side mirror. The mirror usually has a small trim piece to cover up the mounting nuts on the interior side of the door. If you...

Hello. It may be possible to access the solenoid from within the motor, however that would require disassembly of the engine, or at least the valve train. You may be able to access it by removing the valve cover. Regards,...

If there is an unusual odor (you refer to a burning odor), I would not drive the car. Other than the odor issue, based on what you are describing you are not going to worsen the situation. A particular concern,...

Your ECU would have to be programmed. Although it is possible nowadays for consumers to download the software from the OEM for a fee, you need an interface cable and knowledge of the programming steps. Once you add up the...

Your car’s tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) is designed to alert you when a tire’s pressure drops below a specific threshold. However, it might not mean that you have a flat. Here are a few things you need to know...

Hello there, you have a few faults going on with your 2003 Mazda Protege5. If there was no power steering fluid in the system than there is a leak somewhere causing the lack of fluid. Putting power steering fluid into...

Hello. Your vehicle is having a clutch problem. It is either that the clutch itself is failing or the hydraulics for the clutch system are not building the correct pressure. I usually start by checking the hydraulics. I visually check...

Hi there. Unfortunately, I think Jay is correct here. Usually when you see air bubbles in the filter, it's due to a pick-up issue or debris in the fuel. If the gas tank is the original one from 1980, it...

By the description of your transmission fluid, your vehicle is probably in need of a transmission service. However, this is not the reason your vehicle will not start. Your engine requires spark, fuel, and air, to start and run. Air...

Hello. It sounds like your clutch is worn out and going bad. The clutch is what allows your transmission to shift into gear and it also allows the transmission to provide power to the wheels while driving. A lot of...

The shifting problem you are having may be a sign of low transmission fluid or a faulty transmission control solenoid. As you know, automatic transmissions use pressurized hydraulic fluid to change gears. Every time a gear change is required, the...

Hi there. I would check to be sure the engine is getting fuel, air, and spark. If the Check Engine Light is on, I would recommend having it hooked up to a scanning tool to see what trouble codes have...

Hello there, thank you for asking about your 1988 Chevrolet Celebrity. There are numerous potential causes for your problem. One thing that comes to mind, however, is the ignition module. These are known for being problematic on your vehicle. The...

It is very possible that you could have some internal transmission damage. I would recommend enlisting in the assistance of a qualified transmission professional to inspect your transmission for internal faults. I must warn that this could be a pricy...

A large transmission leak like one from a cooler pipe or a leaking transmission pan can cause the transmission to slip if the level gets low enough. Trying to drive the vehicle while the transmission is slipping does not help,...

I would ask for help from a mechanic with a scan tool who can read what codes are in the vehicle's computer. These will tell him where to start the diagnosis on your vehicle. The ESC light signals that there...

As you increase your speed, it can get noisy. To compensate for the noise, the Speed Compensated Volume will increase the volume of the radio as you speed up, when enabled. To enable Speed Compensated Volume. Press the Sound...

You should have the computer tested for codes and then have the steering checked to see if there is a steering or engine issue with idle since it is normal for the engine to increase the idle when it senses...

Hello. If this occurs right after the oil change it is because the vehicle was put up in the air to service it. When this occurs the bushings and shocks over extend, which ends up putting them in the wrong...